The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, is this weekend.
Observed in many Asian cultures, the lunar holiday is observed on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, Sept. 21 this year, when the moon is believed to be at its fullest and brightest of the year.
By Ruth Bayang NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Seattle’s police chief had lunch with Chinatown-International District (CID) business owners on Aug. 24—who are on edge after recent break-ins and burglaries. Adrian Diaz told the Northwest Asian Weekly, “We have been doing community roll calls with a couple squads of our officers in the CID, Little Saigon, and […]
By Kai Curry Northwest Asian Weekly As the COVID-19 vaccine/anti-vaccine war rages, some Asian American-owned restaurants have stepped into the fray. Along with approximately 100 other diverse King County restaurants, Watson’s Counter and Musang have decided to require proof of vaccination for dine-in service. “A lot of the decisions that we make are for the […]
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Family-owned, Uwajimaya has been serving the local Northwest community for 90 years. At Uwajimaya, quality is what matters—in relationships, experiences, knowledge, health, and food. With aisles of fun and delicious Asian snacks and groceries, live seafood tanks, unique kitchenware, specialty Asian beauty items, and pan-Asian food court, Uwajimaya is sure to surprise and delight you […]
International Community Health Services (ICHS) provides culturally appropriate health services in over 70 languages. We offer COVID-19 vaccines and free testing. Walk into the International District clinic pharmacy for a COVID-19 shot Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. and 2–5 p.m. Testing is available on Wednesdays from 1–4 p.m. Register online: ichs.com/free-covid-19-testing International Community Health Services 720 […]
705 Lofts is an apartment community located in the heart of Seattle’s CID. All units feature 9-foot ceilings, bay windows, fully equipped kitchens, and in-unit washer and dryers. The units are more spacious than typical apartments—700 square feet for a one-bedroom. Many units have downtown Seattle and Olympic mountain views. Enjoyed by mixed professionals and […]
